UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch for McLean County, much of Central Illinois

Posted on January 30, 2015

The National Weather Service is calling for around eight inches of snow in Central Illinois this weekend. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)

By Eric Stock and Joe Ragusa

LINCOLN – Get ready for a snow event this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Storm Watch for McLean County and much of Central Illinois from Saturday evening to Sunday evening. 

NWS said snow will develop over the area Saturday night and continue through Sunday evening.

Most areas in central Illinois will see 5-8 inches of snow Saturday and Sunday, but some areas, including Livingston and LaSalle counties, could see up to 10 inches.
Winds are expected to gust up to 25 miles per hour Sunday afternoon and evening.

The weather service said it's likely driving conditions will be hazardous starting Saturday night, due in part to high winds causing blowing and drifint snow.

Find updated Illinois road conditions here and cancellations here.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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